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Korea Testing& Research Institute: Creating A Future of Opportunity Based On Knowledge and Innovation
Korea Testing& Research Institute: Creating A Future of Opportunity Based On Knowledge and Innovation
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Creating a future of opportunity
based on knowledge and innovation
A business partner
who understands the importance of trust
Our mission is to support businesses with all their
TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) needs and
to enable their continuous growth and innovation.
We pursue growth for our customers through enhancing consumer trust in their
capability to innovate within their individually ever-changing business landscape.
Convergence Materials Celebrates 50th anniversary High-tech Rubber Test laboratory opens in
Support Center opens Materials Support Center Shenzhen, China
Receives designation as a opens
Shipbuilding Surface Preparation COSMOS certification body for Designated as a GS
Testing Center opens natural and organic cosmetics certification body
Disaster Prevention Technology
Testing Center opens
1987
Locations
Eight laboratories Gwacheon • Incheon • Yongin • UlsanⅠ• UlsanⅡ• Hwasun
Gwangyang • Suncheon
Six overseas branches China [Shanghai, Qingdao, Shenzhen] • Europe • Vietnam • Latin America
KOREA
GLOBAL
-Basic physical property tests (tensile, impact, hardness, -Physical property tests for paints and painted products; material
bending, flexural) & high/low temperature tests for metal and properties, chemical properties, durability, and weather
mechanical components resistance evaluations for paints and painted products
-Tensile, shear, proof load, torque, and hydrogen -Environmental regulation tests and evaluations for highly
embrittlement tests for fasteners functional special paints and eco-friendly paints
-Durability (fatigue, vibration) tests, failure cause -Research-based business and reliability support programs
assessments, and corrosion tests for materials under various
environmental conditions ⦁ Functional materials development support
-Finite element analyses for mechanical parts and noise tests -Collaborative use and consignment development for
for architectural structures synthesis reactors
-Physical and chemical material property tests and evaluations -Collaborative use and consignment development for rubber
for polymer materials (plastics, rubbers, paints, etc.) property prediction systems, rubber compounding &
-Microplastic analyses, eco-friendly plastic material property equipment processing
evaluations & R&D support -Material property evaluations for functional products; mechanical,
-Organic, inorganic specialized analysis services for metals, flame retardancy, surface analysis tests, etc.
precious metals, rare earth elements, minerals, ceramics,
fuels, etc. ⦁ Materials development testing
-Surface treatment tests (environmental and physical) for -Support for research on chemical synthesis reaction
metals and chemical products
-Support for polymer molding and processing, high-specification
surface and X-ray analyses
⦁ Non-destructive tests
-Composition and material property analyses, performance
-Non-destructive tests and evaluations (radiation, ultrasound, evaluations for material components
liquid penetration, magnetic particles, leakage)
-Tests and evaluations for welding in steel structures,
⦁ Support for the commercialization of advanced
nuclear power plants, offshore plants, etc. (PQR, WPS) rubber materials
-R&D (physical property prediction simulations, lab-scale
material development support)
-Commercialization (pilot-scale support)
-Test analyses (evaluations of material’s physical
properties, mass spectrometry and X-ray analyses,
thermal property and environmental simulation tests)
CHEMICALS,
ENVIRONMENT
& CONSTRUCTION
Building a safe and healthy living environment
Chemical & environmental Construction
sectors
To ensure a safe and healthy environment, KTR evaluates the quality of architectural and
KTR conducts composition analyses, environmental construction materials to create a safe and
impact assessments, and hazard tests on materials healthy living environment.
and substances.
⦁ Resource recycling
-Analyses of hazardous substances in waste and soil
-Assessments of environmental effects of waste recycling
-Evaluations of recovered fuel efficiency and energy
output of solid recovered fuels (SRF) and other waste resources
-Functional safety and V&V software for ESS and electrical -Transport validation & reliability tests for packaging logistics
products
MEDICAL DEVICES
& BIOSCIENCES ·
HEALTHCARE
A driving force in creating a happier,
healthier society
Medical devices Healthcare
KTR provides inspections, testing, and conformity KTR is a GLP testing institute designated by the
assessments of technical documentation, as well Korean MFDS, Rural Development Administration,
as on-site audits of quality management systems Ministry of Environment, and the Animal and Plant
(QMS) for medical devices. Quarantine Agency.
KTR’s non-clinical tests and evaluations promote
-Testing, inspection, and quality control for medical public health and well-being by ensuring safety in
devices designated by the Korean Ministry of Food and healthcare.
Drug Safety (MFDS[KFDA]); non-clinical testing (GLP)
and non-clinical efficacy evaluations, onsite
manufacturing facility audits (KGMP) ⦁ Non-clinical tests
-Conformity assessment of technical documentation and -Toxicity evaluations for pharmaceuticals and quasi-drugs,
on-site quality management system audits for CE functional health foods, cosmetics, pesticides, chemicals,
certification of medical devices and in-vitro diagnostic veterinary drugs, industrial products, and other
devices (IVD) environmental pollutants
-Testing related to single dose toxicity, repeated dose toxicity,
reproductive and developmental toxicity, local toxicity,
antigenicity, clinical pathology, histopathology
-Cosmetics testing and inspection -Performs skin irritation and corrosion, skin sensitization,
(quality inspections for cosmetics on the market eye irritation, phototoxicity, in-vitro and skin absorption testing
and cosmeceuticals)
-Clinical skin trials for cosmetics (performed by
⦁ In-vitro efficacy testing and clinical trials
specialized clinical centers in Gwacheon and Hwasun) cosmetic products
-Testing related to in-vitro efficacy: whitening and
⦁ Microbial & advanced biosciences wrinkle treatment efficacy, anti-inflammatory and
anti-oxidation, cytotoxicity
-Microbial limits testing, sterility, antibacterial,
antifungal, sterilization performance tests, etc. -Clinical trials: cosmetics safety and efficacy (functional
cosmetics, basic skin care products, color cosmetics,
-Antiviral efficacy testing, virus inactivation, bacterial & hair products)
fungal testing, etc.
-Designated MFDS (KFDA) cosmetics testing lab and inspection
-Genetic testing (conventional PCR, real-time PCR) bodycolor cosmetics, hair products)
-MFDS(KFDA)-designated cosmetics testing lab
and inspection body
KEY INDUSTRIES
Safeguarding the competitive edge
of key industries
Key industries
KTR serves as a specialized testing and evaluation institution for key industries,
including the shipbuilding, automotive, chemical, environmental and marine industries.
KOREA
CERTIFICATION
Verifying product quality and reliability with
KTR’s certification services
KTR runs systematic training programs to strengthen KTR has collaborated with the industry to implement
its inspection institutions and improve trainees’ national R&D programs. Our highly-qualified research
evaluation capabilities. personnel works with advanced infrastructure to foster
technological competitiveness and product development
in small and medium-sized enterprises.
Mandatory training
Mandatory training specified by KOLAS
Main support programs
Mandatory training specified by the Ministry of Food and
Drug Safety(KFDA)
- Technology development and support
TIC (Testing, inspection and certification body) - Main programs led by the Ministry of SMEs and
designation support and evaluations Startups industry-academia-research institute
collaboration program
Consultations on designation as a testing and certification
Manufacturing SME innovation voucher program
body Internal audit for testing labs and certification bodies
Research-based utilization plus program, etc.
National HRD consortium program - Main projects led by the Ministry of Trade,
Professional HR training on how to respond to Industry and Energy Program
standard requirements and technical regulation to promoting economic cooperation and specialized
enhance the competitiveness of exports regional industries, etc.
Korean Ministry SMEs and startups - Collaboration with the Korean government
Working towards better program connections
overseas certification professional
between the Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of
training, education and seminars Food and Drug Safety, Korean Intellectual Property
Office, etc.
Tech-talk program Intellectual property evaluation support program, etc.
Education on standards policies, certifications, and
- Research programs on standardization
technologies related to international certification
Development and dissemination of national standard
Incentives (in the form of additional points) given to technologies
those who complete relevant training, when they are Establishment of standards and safety infrastructure
applying to the support program for overseas Development and dissemination of published materials on
certification acquisition
standards
Technology regulatory
guidance program
1381 Hotline in Korea
KTR is involved in a project to reform
unreasonable regulation and monitors new
developments in domestic and international KTR's 1381 Certification and
technology regulations aimed at companies. standards call center provides
information about Korean and
international certifications and
standards.
Overseas certification
support program ✆1381 for all inquiries about certifications and standards
www.ktr.or.kr
Headquarters : Korea Testing & Research Institute, 98 Gyoyugwon-ro,
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